Priscilla: The Hidden Life of an Englishwoman in Wartime France, (Paperback)

from annejacinta

First impression is that Priscilla is a story of the banal. Everyday life for Priscilla, her parents and friends in pre WW2 England and France potters along in great but unexciting detail. Somewhere in the latter half of the account, perceptions changed for me. Now I was reading and learning abou...

from Sheila1957

Interesting read as the author tries to recreate his aunt's life beginning before WWII through the end of her life. While there were people to talk with and diaries left that explain the time before the war and the time after the war, there were few sources available to reconstruct accurately her...

from madamepince

Nicholas Shakepeare was right, his aunt Priscilla should have written her memoirs. His search to discover who she really was is interesting, but ultimately frustrating.

from DramMan

A remarkable biography, in the way the author has found, researched and interpreted the life and times of a family member, his aunt Priscilla. In many ways Priscilla is unexceptional and not endearing, yet her life story is full of twists and turns. The danger and stress of life in occupied Franc...

from NewsieQ

The author explores the story of his aunt, Priscilla Mais (1916-1982), who lived in occupied France during World War II. He was fortunate to have a treasure trove of documents - including an unpublished autobiographical novel -- that most family historians can only dream of. Although he may have ...